Rob Dillingham has the ideal skill set to solve the Timberwolves’ fatal flaws

The Minnesota Timberwolves' primary roster weakness has been their point guard play in recent years. Specifically, they have lacked a guard with the ability to create shots for himself besides Anthony Edwards. With Mike Conley turning 38 before the season begins, second-year guard Rob Dillingham is poised for a bigger role.

Dillingham's knack for shot creation and ability to generate rim pressure make him an ideal fit for the Wolves' needs. While Conley is still a solid playmaker, the Wolves need more playmaking, and that's another skill set Dillingham can provide.

Dillingham is a gifted scorer

Undoubtedly, Dillingham is a talented shot creator who can score at all three levels. Despite playing limited minutes in his rookie season, Dillingham ranked in the 75th percentile for isolation scoring, and an impressive 64.5 percent of made field goals were unassisted. Per 36 minutes is far from a perfect stat, but it's worth noting that Dillingham averaged 15.3 points per 36 minutes last season. Dillingham notched 10-plus points eight times despite only exceeding 20 minutes six times.

With blazing speed and dazzling handles, Dillingham thrives as a finisher. His 62.1 percent shooting at the rim is nearly the best among all Timberwolves players. This number is significantly higher than Conley's 50 percent, and despite playing far less, Dillingham averaged more shots at the rim than Conley. Outside of Edwards, the Wolves didn't have a guard in their rotation who could attack the rim at a high rate last year. Dillingham can help with that.

Dillingham is also capable of stopping on a dime at the mid-range and hitting difficult shots. While he shot just 33.8 percent from beyond the arc as a rookie, the Kentucky product is a skilled outside shooter, and this number will likely increase. Notably, he shot 44.4 percent from beyond the arc in college. Overall, it's clear that Dillingham can provide the shot creation that Minnesota desperately needs.

Dillingham is an underrated yet skilled playmaker

Playmaking is the most underrated aspect of Dillingham's game. He is, of course, a skilled and flashy ball handler. However, he is also a highly versatile and gifted passer. Dillingham especially thrives as a lob passer, but he also throws pinpoint entry passes and accurate dimes off drives. His abilities as a lob passer will benefit Rudy Gobert.

Despite limited minutes, Dillingham recorded five-plus assists seven times. With a bigger role, Dillingham could average closer to this five-assist-per-game range. The Wolves need playmaking next to Edwards to maximize his skill set. This was on full display in the Western Conference finals.

Sure, there are some concerns about Dillingham's defense and size. However, there should be no denying that Dillingham's offensive skill set is exactly what the Wolves need.